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SkillsUSA Week – Show Your School Pride & Celebrate! Today’s all about celebrating YOU—our amazing SkillsUSA Whittier Tech Chapter! 🎉 Wear your SkillsUSA gear, snap a pic, and share your favorite memory or how SkillsUSA has impacted you! 📲 TAG US and use #WhittierTech #SkillsUSA for a chance to be featured! Let’s flood social media with SkillsUSA spirit! 📸 #SkillsUSAWeek #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📢✨ Advocacy Day is here at Whittier Tech in honor of SkillsUSA Week! 🔧🔨 Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the skilled trades and the power of Career & Technical Education (CTE) in our communities! 💡 SkillsUSA equips our students with career-readiness skills, preparing them for success in high-demand industries. Let’s champion the future workforce and highlight the impact of CTE on building strong, skilled professionals. 💙❤️ #WeAreWhittierTech

🚨Reminder: There will be an Early Release for all students tomorrow. We will follow the Week 2 schedule with Periods 1-4, and students will be dismissed at 10:44 AM. After dismissal, staff will participate in Professional Development. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🧦 The Whittier Tech Interact Club, led by advisor Nancy Calverley, proudly supports Ruth's House in Haverhill! Pictured are 10th-grade members Hannah Davidson and James Martin, with the generous sock donations collected by the Interact and Peer to Peer clubs. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

Congratulations to Joe Boland. Coach Boland was recently inducted into the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. We are forever grateful for his wisdom and dedication to the Wildcat family. #CongratsCoachBoland #WeAreWhittierTech #WhittierBaseball #HighSchoolRoleModel #Motivator #Mentor #Leader

Whittier Tech Continues Celebrating Black History Month! 🎉 Sophomore Navaiah Smith from the Culinary Arts shop introduced our second “Trailblazer in the Trades” this month, highlighting Bob “The Chef” Morgan, a legendary soul food restaurateur in Boston. His restaurant was a community staple for 30 years, serving iconic dishes like fried chicken, cornbread, and sweet potato pie. Students and staff, keep an eye out for his photo in the cafeteria! ✨🍽️ #WeAreWhittierTech

🌟 Congratulations to Nathalie Gomez Perez on earning her cosmetology license! 💇‍♀️✨ Your dedication and passion have led you to this amazing achievement, and we couldn't be prouder. Wishing you success in your bright future ahead! 💜👏 #WeAreWhittierTech

✨ On January 30th, our dedicated dental assisting students showcased their professionalism as they attended the Yankee Dental Congress in Boston! Dressed for success and eager to learn, they explored cutting-edge advancements in dentistry, networked with industry professionals, and gained valuable insights into their future careers. A special thank you to Mrs. Costa, Ms. Deveau, and Mrs. Crosby for guiding our students, and to Mrs. Costa and Ms. Deveau for furthering their own education to strengthen our dental assisting program. 👏 Shoutout to our students for representing our school with professionalism and enthusiasm! And an extra thank you to Brian Trainor and his DVC students for capturing the moment with professional headshots! 📸🎉 #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🌟 SkillsUSA Week - Give Back Day! 🌟 At Whittier Tech, giving back is at the heart of what we do! On this special Tuesday of SkillsUSA Week, our chapter is proud to reflect on our impact on our community through service projects and fundraising efforts. From hosting our Veterans Breakfast to honor those who have served, to partnering with the Clean River Project to protect the Merrimack River, a vital source of drinking water for over 500,000 residents, we are committed to making a difference. And we’re not stopping here! With exciting plans for future service projects, we encourage others to join us and use their career-ready skills to create a lasting impact. Together, we can make our communities stronger! 🌍💙 #SkillsUSAWeek #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

👏 Empowering the next generation! CTE instructors from Advanced MFG, Plumbing, Culinary, CAD, and Medical Assisting were excited to inspire students at Nock Middle School’s Annual Career Exploration speaker series this January. 🏗️🔧🍽️📐🩺 Special thanks to Dr. Beverly Stickles for sharing insights into the world of Medical Assisting! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📣✨ Happy SkillsUSA Week! Day 1: Recognition Day! ✨📣 Today, we honor and celebrate the incredible individuals and partners who make our SkillsUSA chapter at Whittier Tech thrive! 💪🎉 🌟 To our amazing students: Your hard work, determination, and passion for the skilled trades drive our success. 🌟 To our dedicated advisors: Your leadership and mentorship empower us to achieve greatness. 🌟 To our supportive local business partners: Your collaboration and investment in our future make a world of difference. Together, we’re building a stronger community and shaping the future of skilled professionals. Thank you for your unwavering support! 🛠️❤️ #SkillsUSAWeek #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🎉📚 Happy National School Counseling Week 2025! 📚🎉 Let’s take a moment to celebrate the amazing contributions of our school counseling team at Whittier Tech. 🌟 Join us in recognizing their hard work and commitment to student success and career planning! 🌟 Thank you for your tireless dedication to empowering our students and guiding them toward a bright future! 💙 👥 Meet Our Guidance Team: Department Head of Guidance and Admissions 📌 Jill Karatkewicz Guidance Counselors 📌 Andy Alsup 📌 Michelle Catena 📌 Lee Gastonguay 📌 Rachael Rossi School Adjustment Counselors 📌 Andy Bonifacio 📌 Deborah Costello 📌 Heather Sweeney School Psychologists 📌 Lillian Levesque 📌 Ian Whitney Administrative Assistant to Guidance 📌 Lisa Zappala 📸 Guidance Department Photo taken by senior Nicole Bowman from the DVC program. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🎨 Kicking off our first Trailblazers in the Trades feature with Whittier Tech’s incredibly talented Cheyenne Siguenza! A senior in DVC, Cheyenne spent weeks creating a stunning canvas painting honoring nine influential Black trailblazers in the trades. 🖌️✨ With her artistic skills and dedication, and guidance from Mr. Murray in art class, her work will be proudly displayed in the cafeteria for all to see. We’re so proud of her talent and hard work! Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight Black Excellence this #BlackHistoryMonth! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🎉Celebrate #CTEMonth with Whittier Tech this month! 🎉 Career & Technical Education (CTE) is the heart of The Whittier Way! Here, students do more than earn a diploma—they gain real-world skills and hands-on experience to launch successful futures! 🔥 From high-tech labs to industry-leading training, Whittier Tech blends academics with career pathways that prepare students for college, careers, and beyond! Whether you're dreaming of college, owning a business, or serving our country, we set you up for success! Join the celebration and discover how Whittier Tech is shaping the future of skilled professionals! Visit us online to explore our programs. https://www.whittiertech.org/ Happy CTE Month 🛠️📚✨ #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

Whittier Tech proudly celebrates Black History Month! 🎉 This February, we honor Black Excellence by highlighting the contributions of African Americans in our ‘Trailblazers in the Trades’ series. Throughout the month, we’ll also be showcasing how our students are celebrating Black History Month. Stay tuned for inspiring stories and initiatives! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

Check out this photo that senior Angel Katzen took during Digital Journalism class earlier today! It appeared as if Whittier Tech had entered the world of a snow globe! Did anyone else get hit with a sudden snow squall? Now this same view is full of bright sunshine! #WeAreWhittierTech

Due to the messy winter roads caused by the snowstorm. We will have a 2 Hour Delayed Opening today, January 29th. Homeroom will begin at 9:43 and end at 10:00. Students and staff will begin the school day with period 4 and will follow the regular school schedule. Please stay safe and enjoy the extra rest ! Once again, thank you for being part of our Whittier Tech family!

🩺 Week 2 of Medical Assisting: Sophomores earned their CPR and First Aid certifications! 📚 Pictured here, students practice applying a tourniquet—an essential first aid skill. 👏 #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

✨ Happy Chinese New Year! Let’s celebrate this season of renewal, prosperity, and togetherness. Wishing our students, families, and community members a joyful and prosperous new year! 🏮🎊 #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

*Let's recognize our amazing 2024-2025 SkillsUSA Officers for the Whittier Tech Chapter* Adrian Angeloni, Junior, Rowley Natalie Delano (a state Officer), senior, Haverhill Katreina Green, Junior, Haverhill Sam Kesten, senior, Haverhill Kiara Maldonado, junior, Haverhill Molly McCadden, senior, Haverhill Alexis Rodis, junior, Haverhill The Whittier Tech SkillsUSA Advisors are Mrs. Moskevitz, Mrs. Costa, and Mr. Boisselle